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A language taking shape between people.

Illustration of rotated and unrotated spatial representations of a giving event in Nicaraguan Sign Language.

A community of deaf children helped a new sign language emerge in Nicaragua. Explore a striking example of language developing through shared use.

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Senghas, Ann. “The Emergence of Two Functions for Spatial Devices in Nicaraguan Sign Language.” Karger.com. Karger, 2010.

Creator: A Senghas

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